Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Some of the best tacos in town! Great margaritas too! Expect a line here at any time of the day. If you want to avoid the line, call in a "to go" order and you can cut the line.
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¿Por Qué No?
4635 Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardSome of the best tacos in town! Great margaritas too! Expect a line here at any time of the day. If you want to avoid the line, call in a "to go" order and you can cut the line.
Regularly ranked best pizza in Portland. Just around the corner. Usually there is a line, but you can always grab a beer and wait there, or put you name down and walk back to the apt. To go orders are also a good option in the evenings.
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Apizza Scholls
4741 SE Hawthorne BlvdRegularly ranked best pizza in Portland. Just around the corner. Usually there is a line, but you can always grab a beer and wait there, or put you name down and walk back to the apt. To go orders are also a good option in the evenings.
Sapphire Hotel Bar
5008 SE Hawthorne BlvdGreat place to grab a meal and drinks.
Great space and great coffee. One of our favorite coffee shops near the house.
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Albina Press
4637 N Albina AveGreat space and great coffee. One of our favorite coffee shops near the house.
Solid wood fired bakery. Great breads, pastries, breakfast, and coffee.
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Tabor Bread
4438 SE Hawthorne BlvdSolid wood fired bakery. Great breads, pastries, breakfast, and coffee.
One of our favorite brunch spots in the city. Great vegan options and bloody Mary's.
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Jam On Hawthorne
2239 SE Hawthorne BlvdOne of our favorite brunch spots in the city. Great vegan options and bloody Mary's.
Genie's II is a basic little café connected to the Space Room bar. The food is good as well. It's not the best food in town, but we like going here.
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Space Room & Genie's
4800 SE Hawthorne BlvdGenie's II is a basic little café connected to the Space Room bar. The food is good as well. It's not the best food in town, but we like going here.
Low key coffee shops with great bagels, breakfast sandwiches, and coffee.
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Common Grounds Coffeehouse
4321 SE Hawthorne BlvdLow key coffee shops with great bagels, breakfast sandwiches, and coffee.
Blue Star offers gourmet doughnuts. Many people think they put VooDoo doughnuts to shame. You be the judge.
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Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division StBlue Star offers gourmet doughnuts. Many people think they put VooDoo doughnuts to shame. You be the judge.
Kure is a great juice shop. This location was their first (it is more of a food cart). They have since grown to 5 or so locations across the city. Some of the best juice smoothies we have ever had.
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Kure Juice Bar
4380 SE Hawthorne BlvdKure is a great juice shop. This location was their first (it is more of a food cart). They have since grown to 5 or so locations across the city. Some of the best juice smoothies we have ever had.
The original Waffle Window is a great place for a sweet or savory waffle. This spot has been featured on numerous food networks over the years.
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The Waffle Window
3610 SE Hawthorne BlvdThe original Waffle Window is a great place for a sweet or savory waffle. This spot has been featured on numerous food networks over the years.
The Whole Bowll is vegetarian restaurant focusing on bean and rice bowls. This a go to spot for a quick meal. The food is always fresh and good. Although there could be a line.
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The Whole Bowl
4526 SE Hawthorne BlvdThe Whole Bowll is vegetarian restaurant focusing on bean and rice bowls. This a go to spot for a quick meal. The food is always fresh and good. Although there could be a line.
The United States first sustainable sushi restaurant, and could be the only. The sushi here is always fresh and amazing. Bamboo has several locations, but this is the original and closest to the apartment.
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Bamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th AveThe United States first sustainable sushi restaurant, and could be the only. The sushi here is always fresh and amazing. Bamboo has several locations, but this is the original and closest to the apartment.
Handmade ice cream just around the corner from the apt.
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Ruby Jewel Ice Cream
3713 N Mississippi AveHandmade ice cream just around the corner from the apt.
SoCal Coffee Roaster with solid grinds and breakfast. Closest coffee to the apt (just around the corner) , but we like Common Grounds and Albina Press better.
Groundwork Coffee Co.
4703 SE Hawthorne BlvdSoCal Coffee Roaster with solid grinds and breakfast. Closest coffee to the apt (just around the corner) , but we like Common Grounds and Albina Press better.
Such a hidden gem! It looks like a hole in the wall from the outside, but the food and vibe really can't be beat! It's definitely a secret in Portland.
Chameleon Restaurant & Bar
2000 NE 40th AveSuch a hidden gem! It looks like a hole in the wall from the outside, but the food and vibe really can't be beat! It's definitely a secret in Portland.
Kachka
960 SE 11th AveAwesome Russian food spot!
Amazing food! Afuri (Tokyo based) chose Portland for their first US restaurant. Very good, very popular, long waits.
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AFURI IZAKAYA SE PORTLAND
923 SE 7th AveAmazing food! Afuri (Tokyo based) chose Portland for their first US restaurant. Very good, very popular, long waits.
This is the closest farmers market to the apt. Great local produce, food booths, etc.
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Hollywood Farmers Market
4420 NE Hancock StThis is the closest farmers market to the apt. Great local produce, food booths, etc.
This is the largest farmers market in Portland. It is downtown in the Park Blocks and a great way to start your day strolling through downtown.
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Portland Farmers Market - Office Location
240 N BroadwayThis is the largest farmers market in Portland. It is downtown in the Park Blocks and a great way to start your day strolling through downtown.
Awesome burgers, cool dimly lit space, great beer selection. We love this place.
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Tabor Tavern
5325 E Burnside StAwesome burgers, cool dimly lit space, great beer selection. We love this place.
Belgium beer bar. This is a hidden gem off Hawthorne. Great burgers. Any major soccer match will be played here on the large projection screen. Call ahead for reservations if there is a big game.
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Thirsty Monk Portland
Belgium beer bar. This is a hidden gem off Hawthorne. Great burgers. Any major soccer match will be played here on the large projection screen. Call ahead for reservations if there is a big game.
Coquine
6839 SE Belmont StVoted #1 restaurant in Portland by The Oregonian in 2017.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is an arcade with over 30 pinball games and over 40 new and classic arcade games. 2 full bars and a food menu, make this a fun place to spend an evening.
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QuarterWorld Arcade
4811 SE Hawthorne BlvdThis is an arcade with over 30 pinball games and over 40 new and classic arcade games. 2 full bars and a food menu, make this a fun place to spend an evening.
Dimly lit, old school vibe bar, not far from the apt. This is a great place for a night cap, or a drink on your way out before dinner.
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Gold Dust Meridian
3267 SE Hawthorne BlvdDimly lit, old school vibe bar, not far from the apt. This is a great place for a night cap, or a drink on your way out before dinner.
Horse Brass is a English style pub just a few blocks from the apt. It is know for its large draft beer selection, fish and chips, and overall vibe. Horse Brass was founded by local beer legend Don Younger, and was his favorite place to have a pint in the city.
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Horse Brass Pub
4534 SE Belmont StHorse Brass is a English style pub just a few blocks from the apt. It is know for its large draft beer selection, fish and chips, and overall vibe. Horse Brass was founded by local beer legend Don Younger, and was his favorite place to have a pint in the city.
This is a euro-style hotel in Old Town, but they have a rooftop bar that is relatively unknown. If the weather is nice, this is a great place to start an evening.
The Society Hotel
203 NW 3rd AveThis is a euro-style hotel in Old Town, but they have a rooftop bar that is relatively unknown. If the weather is nice, this is a great place to start an evening.
Wayfinder Beer
304 SE 2nd AveCool space, great outdoor deck, awesome beers. Check it out.
Sightseeing
This is a beautiful, old mansion that has been preserved in historical fashion. This is a great place to picnic on a nice day. It has plenty of green space, and wonderful views of the city.
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Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock DrThis is a beautiful, old mansion that has been preserved in historical fashion. This is a great place to picnic on a nice day. It has plenty of green space, and wonderful views of the city.
If you enjoy nature, this is a great place to visit. The gardens are beautifully manicured. It is a very peaceful area of Portland.
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Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveIf you enjoy nature, this is a great place to visit. The gardens are beautifully manicured. It is a very peaceful area of Portland.
A breathtaking water fall. This is a great reason to visit the Columbia Gorge.
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Multnomah Falls Recreation Area
Interstate 84A breathtaking water fall. This is a great reason to visit the Columbia Gorge.
Beautiful, rural farm land just outside Portland.This islad is surrounded by the Willamette and Columbia rivers. Check it out for nature, farm fresh foods, picnics and more.
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Sauvies Island
38799 NW Reeder RdBeautiful, rural farm land just outside Portland.This islad is surrounded by the Willamette and Columbia rivers. Check it out for nature, farm fresh foods, picnics and more.
Parks & Nature
Mt. Tabor is a short walk from the apt. It offers forested hiking trails, open air reservoirs, jungle gyms, and great views of the city. This park is a non-active volcano, and about 500 elevation gain from the apt, so plan accordingly. If you are looking for some exercise, check it out.
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Mount Tabor
Mt. Tabor is a short walk from the apt. It offers forested hiking trails, open air reservoirs, jungle gyms, and great views of the city. This park is a non-active volcano, and about 500 elevation gain from the apt, so plan accordingly. If you are looking for some exercise, check it out.
Laurelhurst Park sits in the center of the beautiful Laurelhurst Neighborhood. Check this park out if you like viewing older homes, ducks ponds, and walking paths.
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Laurelhurst Park
SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd & Stark StLaurelhurst Park sits in the center of the beautiful Laurelhurst Neighborhood. Check this park out if you like viewing older homes, ducks ponds, and walking paths.
This is the largest park in any US city. Miles and miles of hiking trails.
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Iphaki yomduliya
This is the largest park in any US city. Miles and miles of hiking trails.
After visiting the largest park in the US (Forest Park) you might be up for visiting the smallest park in the world! Mill Ends Park is approximately 400 square inches in size, has zero hiking trails, but is always good for a laugh if you find yourself downtown near Waterfront Park. I wouldn't plan a special trip (there isn't much to see), but if you are down there, check it out.
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Mill Ends Park
56 SW Taylor StAfter visiting the largest park in the US (Forest Park) you might be up for visiting the smallest park in the world! Mill Ends Park is approximately 400 square inches in size, has zero hiking trails, but is always good for a laugh if you find yourself downtown near Waterfront Park. I wouldn't plan a special trip (there isn't much to see), but if you are down there, check it out.
Essentials
New Seasons is a great neighborhood grocery store with a wide array of organic foods, fresh produce, deli items, and just about anything else you need. It is the closest grocery store to the apt.
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New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveNew Seasons is a great neighborhood grocery store with a wide array of organic foods, fresh produce, deli items, and just about anything else you need. It is the closest grocery store to the apt.
You will likely find anything you need here. It also has a pretty decent sushi go-around in the store.
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Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne BlvdYou will likely find anything you need here. It also has a pretty decent sushi go-around in the store.
Getting Around
This is the closest bus stop to the apt. The #14 line stops here every 15 mins, and takes about ~20 minutes to get into downtown. A day pass is $5.00. Download the Tri-Met Tickets app for tickets or plan on bringing exact change for paying on the bus.
SE Hawthorne & 37th station
This is the closest bus stop to the apt. The #14 line stops here every 15 mins, and takes about ~20 minutes to get into downtown. A day pass is $5.00. Download the Tri-Met Tickets app for tickets or plan on bringing exact change for paying on the bus.
Entertainment & Activities
Constructed in 1927 as an actual theater, much later it was turned into a movie theater by the McMenamins brothers. It is a now a state of the art movie theater with lounge chairs, and still plenty of history.
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McMenamins Bagdad Theater and Pub
3702 SE Hawthorne BlvdConstructed in 1927 as an actual theater, much later it was turned into a movie theater by the McMenamins brothers. It is a now a state of the art movie theater with lounge chairs, and still plenty of history.
Home of the 2015 MLS Cup Champion Portland Timbers and the mighty Timbers Army. If you're a sports fan, attending a game at Providence Park will surely be worth the price of admission.
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Providence Park
1844 SW Morrison StHome of the 2015 MLS Cup Champion Portland Timbers and the mighty Timbers Army. If you're a sports fan, attending a game at Providence Park will surely be worth the price of admission.
Home of the Portland Trailblazers. Always a fun atmosphere, and a beautiful arena.
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I-Center ye-Moda
1 N Center Ct StHome of the Portland Trailblazers. Always a fun atmosphere, and a beautiful arena.
Night skiing/boarding at Skibowl is a ton of fun. It is the largest night skiing resort in the country. The cost is less, and the experience of night skiing with so many runs is a blast. To top it off there is a bar/restaurant 2/3 up the mountain that is a great place to warm up and have a drink.
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Mt. Hood Skibowl
87000 US-26Night skiing/boarding at Skibowl is a ton of fun. It is the largest night skiing resort in the country. The cost is less, and the experience of night skiing with so many runs is a blast. To top it off there is a bar/restaurant 2/3 up the mountain that is a great place to warm up and have a drink.
Our favorite resort on Mt Hood. Meadows offers the best runs, variety, and snow IMO. If you are a serious skier/boarder I would recommend Meadows over Timberline and Skibowl.
Mount Hood Meadows Drive
Mount Hood Meadows DriveOur favorite resort on Mt Hood. Meadows offers the best runs, variety, and snow IMO. If you are a serious skier/boarder I would recommend Meadows over Timberline and Skibowl.
Best comedy club in town and less than 10 minutes from the apt. Easy by bus too, by taking the 14 line. This comedy club get some really big names.
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Helium Comedy Club
1510 SE 9th AveBest comedy club in town and less than 10 minutes from the apt. Easy by bus too, by taking the 14 line. This comedy club get some really big names.
Central Kitchen & Bowl
808 SE Morrison StMusic, bowling, good food and drinks